Chicago Attractions
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Art Institute of Chicago
(Michigan Avenue S of the Chicago River)
The Art Institute of Chicago is a world renowned museum and top tourist attraction in the city. Collections cover a broad time period, from various media, and includes over 300,000 artworks.
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Field Museum of Natural History
(Burnham Park)
The Field Museum of Natural History contains impressive collections related to geology, botany, zoology and anthropology. Popular highlights include the largest known complete T. rex skeleton, and permanent exhibits on Egypt and North American cultures.
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James R.Thompson Center (formerly State of Illinois Center)
(The Loop)
The James R.Thompson Center is an architectural treasure created by architect Helmut Jahn's. Inside is a large atrium with restaurants and shops. The building also contains the State of Illinois Art Gallery.
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Willis Tower Skydeck (formerly Sears Tower)
(Wacker Drive)
The Willis Tower was once the tallest building in the world but has long since been surpassed. There are great views from the Skydeck, where tourists will also find information on Chicago's history.
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Chicago Board of Trade
(The Loop)
This Art Deco building is the largest grain exchange in the world. There is a gallery on the 5th floor open to visitors..
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Chicago History Museum
(Lincoln Park)
The Chicago History Museum is Chicago's oldest museum. It contains an original copy of the Declaration of Independence.
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DuSable Museum of African American History
(South Side)
This museum is named for Jean Baptiste Pointe Du Sable who first founded a trading post on the site of what is today the city of Chicago. The museum displays a range of historical items relating to African-American history.
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John G Shedd Aquarium
(Burnham Park)
One of the largest indoor aquariums, highlights of this facility include a Coral Reef exhibit with sharks is in a 90,000 gallon tank, and an enormous Oceanarium.
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John Hancock Center
(Magnificent Mile)
The John Hancock Center is a landmark high rise in Chicago. On the 94th floor is an observation deck.
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Lincoln Park
(Near North Side)
Lincoln Park runs along Lake Michigan and contains open spaces, various trails, a golf course, beaches, and a zoo, among other sights.
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Magnificent Mile
Chicago's Magnificent Mile runs along Michigan Avenue. It is the city's shopping district, and home to numerous hotels, restaurants, and museums.
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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (formerly Chicago Academy of Sciences)
(Lincoln Park)
Located in Lincoln Park, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum features a variety of natural history displays including thought provoking exhibits on environmental problems.
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Prairie Avenue Historic District
(South Side)
The Prairie Avenue Historic District is home to old restored mansions which once belonged to some of Chicago's most prominent residents.
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Spertus Institute
(South of the Loop)
The Spertus Institute contains a strong collection of Jewish art and artifacts. It also features an interactive area for children.
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Oak Park, Illinois
The Oak Park neighborhoods are known for their architecture, much of which was created by such famous names as Frank Lloyd Wright.
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